The sun is shining, and spring is starting, so it’s time to put away your winter clothes.
This is the perfect time to give your closet a thorough overhaul. It saves a lot of space to sort out clothes from another season, in this case winter, and store them in a different place.
We’ll help you get to a tidy and organized closet with the tips below.
Help! How do I start…
First of all, start to empty your closet completely. Put everything like sweaters, shirts, pants etc. in piles on your bed or the floor. And yes, also collect all those loose socks! All clothes you haven’t worn for longer than 1 season, you don’t like, are too big or too small, you put aside to sell or donate to charity.
Folding and ironing
To be able to wear your winter clothes immediately after the summer, it is nice to have them clean, neatly folded/ironed in clothes bags or storage boxes. Also, store the clothes by type, so shirts together, pants together, etc. This makes it easier to find when you want to wear something earlier. It is essential to wash the garments before folding them, otherwise, the rest of the clothes will take on the smells of the unwashed garment. Clean clothes are also a lot less attractive to critters like moths.
Cleaning and finding a suitable storage space
Your closet is now completely empty, so this is a good time to give it a thorough cleaning. The best way to do this is with a microfiber cloth and a bucket with a splash of cleaning vinegar, for a fresh scent you can also use all-purpose cleaner. Make sure you really reach all the nooks and crannies before you start filling the closet with your summer clothes.
For storage of your winter clothes you can use plastic storage bins or vacuum bags, in any case make sure that no bugs can get to it. If you fold or hang garments neatly, they will last the longest, so pay attention to this when storing them.
Storage
Before you store your winter clothes, they should be clean, this is to prevent clothes moth. The larvae of moths love clothes with stains, deodorant smell or dirty collars. (See also our blog on preventing clothes moth)
If you don’t have enough space in your closet, lockable bins for your sweaters and shirts and garment bags for your suits, jackets and coats are useful for storing your clean clothes. When storing your shoes, it is useful to stuff them with, for example, newspapers, so they do not lose their shape.
Let the summer come
You are now completely ready to clean out your closet with your summer clothes, and because you now have plenty of space you can also immediately see what outfits you still have. And then you can also see which items you can still go shopping for at Suitable to make your summer collection complete again.
Enjoy your tidy closet!
